Support LYT

Your Support Can Transform Local Lives

I have been going through such a hard time lately and having LYT is one of the things that kept me going.  You guys built my confidence so much like a little bird learning to fly.  If I never found LYT, I don’t know where I would be.”
LYT Participant

Become a Regular Donor

“LYT has essentially altered the overall trajectory of their lives.”
Independent Evaluator, LYT’s BIG Impact Report, June 2017

Help us to achieve greater impact over the coming months and years by becoming one of LYT’s regular donors. You’ll receive updates on the difference your contribution is making and invitations to special events where you’ll have a chance to speak to young people who benefit from your donation.

How could my donation alter the overall trajectory of a young person’s life?

£5      a month could support LYT t-shirts, helping our Members’ Committee take on leadership roles in our activities

£10    a month could help provide bursaries and targeted expenses to young people facing overwhelming financial difficulties

£20    a month could enable a disadvantaged young person to participate in one of LYT’s high-quality drama projects, nurturing their confidence, communication skills, team work and empathy

£50    a month could allow an LYT member to achieve a nationally recognised Arts Award qualification

£100  a month could help a professional designer or technician to raise participants’ ambitions and knowledge of pathways into the creative industries

How do I become a regular donor?
Download a standing order form here to set up a regular donation.

How do I make a one-off donation?

You can send your donation by cheque to Lewisham Youth Theatre, 1st Floor Town Hall Chambers, Rushey Green, London SE6 4RU. Don’t forget to include a gift aid form with your donation.

You can also donate online here.

Gift Aid It:
As a registered charity, LYT may be able to claim Gift Aid on your donation – 25p on every £1 you give.  If you give £25, we’ll actually receive £30. Download a gift aid form here to maximise the impact of your donation.


Why is my donation needed?

LYT is a registered charity with an annual target of £220,000.  Costing an average of just £240 per person per year, donations of all sizes make a valuable contribution to the young people we work with, building their confidence and resilience.

Read our Case for Support to find out more.


Other Ways to Help:
Support us through your company’s charitable giving

Many companies have charitable giving arms that support causes that their employees are involved in. Ask your HR department how your company might support employees charitable interests. To talk more about how your company may be able to support LYT’s work, email our Executive Director or call Victoria on 020 8690 3428